Every year, one individual home can waste thousands of gallons of water due to worn toilet flappers, dripping faucets, and old inefficient appliances. Water waste adds up quickly and can become very costly if left unnoticed. Luckily, most of these leaks are easily corrected and can be done without a certified professional.
Start saving water today with these easy tips from our Water Wise Challenge winner Cara! She has adopted simple habit changes that preserve our region’s most precious resources and saves money on her utility bill each month.
When you change the water in your fish tank, reuse it to water your plants. This also acts as a natural fertilizer.
Using a low-flow showerhead could save 12,000 gallons per year and 12% on your energy bill.
Before you dump your old glass of water down the sink, look for a thirsty plant to make happy.
Installing a low-flow aerator is one of the most cost-effective ways to save water. You'll increase the efficiency by 30% and improve performance.
Installing a high-efficiency machine will use 50% less water. Washing only full loads of laundry makes the most of the washing cycle.
Fill a 1/2 gallon plastic container with water or gravel and place in the tank to save 1/2 gallon every flush.
Use short blasts to rinse dishes instead of running water. This saves nearly 5,000 gallons per year!
A leaky toilet can waste 200 gallons every day! Add food coloring to the tank. If the color makes it into the bowl within 15 minutes, you have a leak.
Wash full loads of dishes to maximize your water savings. Using a dishwasher instead of hand washing dishes potentially saves 30-40 gallons
Place a pitcher of water in the fridge instead of letting the tap run until it's cold. While you're at it, thaw frozen foods in the fridge instead of using running water.
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